Yu’s Martial Arts

Specialties

Master Yu believes that studying the martial Arts is not simply about learning how to fight– it is about a way of life. Of course he believes when one practices martial arts, proficiency as a fighter must be a result. but he emphasizes that that fighting is only part of the equation.

For Master Yu, the ultimate goal of the martial arts is to understand our selves as human beings, and develop sensibilities about what it is about a daily effort toward humanity, concept and philosophy of living.

«On the most basic level, martial arts is for survival. We must learn to protect ourselves. But on the highest level, martial arts can be the path to ultimate spiritual enlightenment. In between, the number of directions you can goal is unlimited.» Master Yu isn’t interested in each goal and accomplishment. Instead, He wants to be remembered for the great goal of living his entire life as a consummate martial artist, always growing.

«Every person has a personal empire, a castle which he builds from the day he is born. If you stop growing and learning. you automatically start tearing down your castle, you go down. Either you are improving, or you are backing up, there is no in-​between.

Until I die, I will be searching for new directions. That is what the martial arts is about.»

Master Yu takes pride in being an innovator, using fighting as medium in which he can, as an artist, express himself.

History

Established in 2014.

Biographical Summary

Master Byong H. Yu

1958

1^st Degree Black Belt, Tang Soo Do

1962

1^st Degree Black Belt, Hapkido

1964

1^st Degree Black Belt, Judo

1969

1^st place, Middle Weight Division Korean National Taekwondo Tour

1970

The ROK Marine Corps «Blue Dragon Division» TKD instructor, Vietnam.

1974

3^rd place, Black Belt Division, World Professional Karate Championships.

Los Angeles, CA.

1974

Yu’s Martial Arts established in Contra Costa County.

1977

1^st place, Form Division New York State Grand Championship

1979

Co-​Star, Movie «Black Blood» Hong Kong

1981

Supporting Actor, «The Master’s Way» Warner Brothers, Hollywood, CA

1990

8^th Degree Black Belt, Taekwondo

1990

LafayetteTaekwondoStudioOpens

1994

Northern California Taekwondo Association President

1994

Film: «Master of Nunchucks»

1995

Black Belt Magazine’s Man of the Year

1996

Master’s Exposition, Special Guest: Chuck Norris

2014

Meet the Business Owner

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Business Owner

Tae Kwon Do originated centuries ago in southern Korea, in the kingdom of Shil Ra (100 A. D). It was developed and used by the ancient military academy to train cadets. It has become a modern international sport. Tae Kwon Do has appeared in the last three Olympic Games. Tae Kwon translates into «using feet and hands,» and Do means «Art» or «Way of Life».

The foundation of Yu’s Martial Art (the Yong Do Won style) is the culmination of Tae Kwon Do, which used hands and feet in the simulation of actual fighting. Master Yu’s unique training methods not only develop the overall functions of the mind and body, but also aids in the building of character, integrity, self-​discipline, courtesy, perseverance, confidence, and a positive attitude. The philosophy of Yu’s Martial Arts may be summed up as follows:

«Yong» means Dragon of Spirit

«Do» means the Way of Life

«Won» means Peaceful Place

In recent years, students have discovered that Tae Kwon Do is a way of staying in shape. Utilizing leg